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Ballot processing continues as certification approaches
EPHRATA — Election officials in Grant and Adams counties are nearing the finish line of the 2026 general election,…
Why won't White House say when Trump last tested negative?
WASHINGTON (AP) — It is a basic, crucial question and one the White House refuses to answer: When was President Donald Trump's last negative test for the coronavirus before he tested positive last week?
Montana coronavirus death toll rises to over 200
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana reported more than 700 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday and has topped 200 deaths since the pandemic began in mid-March. An increasing number of cases in the state's most popul…
Court upholds sentences for juveniles beyond life expectancy
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Friday that it's not unconstitutional for a juvenile criminal defendant convicted of multiple crimes to be sentenced to what amounts to an aggregate prison sentence be…
Michigan governor: `Domestic terrorists' targeted her
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that governors from both major political parties have reached out to share stories of extremism in their states since authorities revealed that a gro…
State takes over Houston's Harvey home repair program
HOUSTON (AP) — All Houston resident Alice Torres has wanted in the three years since Hurricane Harvey hit was to repair her family’s flood-damaged home so her 85-year-old mother can feel safe and settled again.
Ex-Hawaii residents in territories seek presidential voting
HONOLULU (AP) — Six former Hawaii residents who now live in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands want to be able to vote by absentee ballot for president.
Lithuania, Poland recall more diplomats from Belarus
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania and Poland announced Friday they were recalling some of their diplomats from Minsk, saying Belarus has demanded that they scale down their missions.
Vermont governor: Michigan plot shows 'words matter'
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s Republican Gov. Phil Scott said Friday that the alleged plot foiled by law enforcement to kidnap his Michigan counterpart, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, shows why everyone needs to find a …
Biden, Harris dodge questions about Supreme Court expansion
PHOENIX (AP) — There are few topics that Joe Biden isn't willing to opine on — except the Supreme Court.
Trump: Justice Dept. had 'plenty of time' for Durham probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday piled more criticism on the status of the Justice Department's investigation into the origins of the Russia probe, after reports that Attorney General William Barr…
Board of elections in Ohio's largest county determines nearly 50,000 received inaccurate ballots for general election
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Board of elections in Ohio's largest county determines nearly 50,000 received inaccurate ballots for general election.
Ohio county says nearly 50,000 voters received wrong ballots
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nearly 50,000 voters received incorrect absentee ballots in the county that is home to Ohio’s capital and largest city, elections officials said Friday as they promised corrected ballots would…
AP Explains: Transfer of power under 25th Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) — A week ago, President Donald Trump was diagnosed with the coronavirus, spent several days at Walter Reed Medical Center for treatment and evaluation, and has since
Belarus' leader claims he saved opposition challenger's life
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian president, whose re-election has triggered two months of protests, maintained Friday that he saved his main opponent's life by getting her out of the country — a claim re…
Judges rejects Trump campaign suit over Philly voter offices
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A judge on Friday rejected a bid by President Donald Trump’s campaign to force Philadelphia to allow campaign representatives to monitor people registering to vote or filling out mail-in ball…